Frigidaire Dishwasher Door Latch Not Working

Be sure to unplug the dishwasher before opening up the back of the door or attempting to repair it.

Frigidaire dishwasher door latch not working.

If the door latch is broken replace it. The main reason be changing out is if it overheated or shorted out. The bi metal actuator is a metal loop which acts as a latch for the dispenser door. The latch serves two purposes.

I hope this is helpful i wish i had known about this bef. If the bi metal i s burned out it won t release the dispenser door. As electricity is applied to the bi metal it deforms and bends away from the latch releasing it. The second is to activate the safety switch.

Another issue which might happen when frigidaire dishwasher won t start or not working at all is when thermal fuse is blown on the control board. This can be a major annoyance but should also be an easy thing to repair. If it is damaged the door will be difficult to open and close. The door latch keeps your dishwasher closed during the wash cycle.

If the dishwasher door hinges are bent or loose then the door cannot close properly. An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. The door latch is not repairable if it is broken you must replace it. Replace the dishwasher door hinges if you find them to be bent or damaged.

For plastic tub dishwashers press and hold delay start for 3 seconds. It holds the dishwasher door on and the pivoting allows the dishwasher door to open and close. This is a very easy repair. Inspect the door latch assembly for damage.

Thermal fuse is a safety device located behind control panel preventing the control board from overheating. On occasion if you close your dishwasher door haphazardly it can bump the latch out of alignment. When the dishwasher door latch does not operate as it should your machine will not run. This means it will not go into its alcove and will sit out of alignment.

To prevent children from accidentally changing the dishwasher settings or starting the dishwasher you can lock the controls. Furthermore if the door does close but the latch does not activate it is likely either a mechanical or electrical issue with the latch meaning it needs to be replaced. To complete this repair remove the faceplate from the dishwasher door and disconnect the latch from the latch assembly.